1994 Nissan President vs. 2003 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2003 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Seat Arosa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Arosa. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan President | 2003 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | President | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2330 mm |
